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Ho Railroad Camp

CraigM
in HO Scale Builds
Hello, I'm now working on the Boiler & Welding Shop of this kit. Following the instructions I made a mix and used the soaking method to weather the wood (mostly siding), and followed the dabbing with terry cloth to get the aged look. I have the post it notes to keep the different wood sizes straight. Second photo is of the wall templates. Question - the instructions say to apply the siding but also says afterward to turn over, remove excess and free from the template. Is the idea to glue the edges together instead of glueing the siding down to the template cardboard?
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  • CraigM
    For clarification, asking if the edges of the cut strip wood should be glued together to each other to create the siding, or if the pieces should be cut and glued onto the cardboard templates.
  • vietnamseabeevietnamseabee
    Craig…it’s been awhile since I built this but if I remember correctly…glue individual boards to the template but cut them slightly longer than the template…when completed, flip the template over snd trim the boards using the template as a cutting guide
    terry
  • CraigM
    Thank you, Vietnamseabee. That makes sense.
  • Karl.AKarl.A
    edited October 6
    Glue the strips of wood siding onto the laser cut walls, leaving them slightly over hanging. Once dry flip the laser cut wall with the strip wood attached over and trim the strip wood to match the laser cut wall shape.
    Only do this where the instructions tell you to do so.

    Some walls in later kits require an overhang on certain walls to be left, however, this is all described in the manuals for each step and each wall.

    Keep asking if you have any other questions, we are all here to help.
  • vietnamseabeevietnamseabee
    Karl’s correct about some instances where the boards are required to overhang the template….as I recall that condition is indicated by a dashed line and clearly identified with text and arrows
    terry
  • CraigM
    edited October 7
    Got it. I haven't seen photos of this building with the roof off so wasn't sure if the card stock was to stay. Definitely will be more firm with them there and won't be see from the outside. I don't think the instructions called for overhang on this building (it does for the repair some of the repair shop walls). Will double check if supposed to exceed the template anywhere. It does say to trim away excess, and free from the template. That may have been for taking the template pieces out of the sheet, which I have done.
  • TomMich
    There is no overhang on the siding of this building. There is a 1/16" corner trim that is glued to the peaked walls and the short side of the addition wall. Thus the siding is cut flush with the laser cut walls.
  • Karl.AKarl.A
    Just follow the instructions, they will explain every step along every stage of the build.
    There are many of us here that can clarify any questions you may have if you are not sure of certain things, but, the instructions are absolutely tried and true.
    Ask away if you are unsure, we are here to help...
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